The Wicker Man star Britt Ekland reveals how a STRIPPER was used as her body double without her knowledge... and she only found out when she saw the film

Widely regarded as one of the greatest British films ever made, it is a beguiling and strange mix of horror, thriller and musical with one of the most memorable endings in cinematic history. Now, as The Wicker Man celebrates its 50th anniversary, superstar Britt Ekland, who played the mysterious female lead, has spoken of her pride at the film's longevity. The plot is a sinister tale of a police officer lured to a remote island community, the story building to its unforgettable climax among picturesque locations in south-west Scotland. However, Ms Ekland, now 81, remains a little aggrieved at the famous dance scene for which a stripper acted as her body double. Widely regarded as one of the greatest British films ever made, it is a beguiling and strange mix of horror, thriller and musical with one of the most memorable endings in cinematic history Now, as The Wicker Man celebrates its 50th anniversary, superstar Britt Ekland, who played the mysterious female lead, has spoken of her pride at the film's longevity The plot is a sinister tale of a police officer lured to a remote island community, the story building to its unforgettable climax among picturesque locations in south-west Scotland.